Names given to school years in England, Scotland and Wales

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School years in England & Wales

Here is the list of the year names for schools in England & Wales. Be aware that Years 12 and 13 are often known as the ‘Sixth Form’ (the name from a previous system).

Age                    Year group    

3-4 Nursery
4-5 Reception
5-6 Year 1
6-7 Year 2
7-8 Year 3
8-9 Year 4
9-10 Year 5
10-11 Year 6
11-12 Year 7
12-13 Year 8
13-14 Year 9
14-15 Year 10
15-16 Year 11
16-17 Year 12/Lower Sixth Form
17-18 Year 13/Upper Sixth Form

 

School years in Scotland

In Scotland the ages of children in each year group varies, so this is just a guide.

Age (approx)    Year group 

3 Nursery 3
4 Nursery 4
5 P1/Primary1
6 P2/Primary2
7 P3/Primary3
8 P4/Primary4
9 P5/Primary5
10 P6/Primary6
11 P7/Primary7
12 S1/Secondary 1
13 S2/Secondary 2
14 S3/Secondary 3
15 S4/Secondary 4
16 S5/Secondary 5
17 S6/Secondary 6

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